Student Employment Services

New Work-Study Student Information

Student Employment ServicesCentennial HallFort Collins, CO 80523970-491-5714seserv@colostate.edu

What is Work-Study?It is a part-time job opportunityWages can be used to help pay for college

expensesAward amount is the total amount you can earn

during the academic yearUsually $3,000 per year, but you can request an

increase, if funds are available and you are eligible

You are not paid to study; rather, you use your earnings to pay for your studies

Work-Study is paid every other week by direct deposit to a personal bank account

What is Work-Study? (cont’d)Work-Study wages are subsidized

70% of your wages are paid from work-study funds

30% of your wages are paid from employer fundsYou can work around your class scheduleYou will usually have time off during school

breaksTwo types of Work-Study:

Need-Based Work-StudyMerit-Based Work-Study

What is Need-Based Work-Study?

Need-based work-study is awarded based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, and the availability of funds File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

early!Advantages:

If you worked work-study in a prior year, you are awarded renewal work-study each subsequent year, if eligible

Earnings can be excluded from income when filing FAFSACan be used to work in either on or off-campus jobs Can also be used to work in Federal Community Service

positions Community Service: Jobs that benefit local community –

Library, Centers for Disease Control, Literacy/Math Tutors in Elementary Schools

What is Merit-Based Work-Study?

Not based on financial need. No FAFSA requiredApplication is available on RAMweb in early

February for the following academic yearJobs must be located before applying

The award is based primarily upon the applicant finding a job in their major or a job which strengthens career goals

Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis Funds are limited, so apply immediately

Colorado merit – For undergraduate Colorado residents only

Nonresident merit – For undergraduate and graduate nonresident students

Where Can I Work?Most common employment location is on-campus

Many academic and administrative departments hire work-study students

Selected off-campus agencies also have contracted with the University to hire work-study students

Federal Community Service Work-Study jobs are available to any interested student with a work-study awardCommunity Service Jobs could be working for select

elementary schools as Literacy/Math Tutors or other approved jobs for the public good

How Do I Find a Job?

RAMweb job postings - JobX Ramweb.colostate.edu Click on “Student Job Listing” under “Financial Information” and login Read Disclaimers, run multiple searches, and view jobs When viewing the job list, click on the magnifying glass more job

details You may also sign up for JobMail

JobMail is a system that notifies you automatically by email when jobs of interest to YOU are posted.

You must complete a JobMail subscription to enable Go to “My Dashboard” “Add New Subscription”

View the JobX Student User Guide for more assistance

Still having trouble? Call and set up a time to meet with Student Employment Services, 970-491-5714

Interview Tips

Follow directions on job posting on how to applyTake it seriouslyDress appropriatelyBe on time for the interviewBe prepared to talk about yourself and your work

experienceEmail a copy of your work-study award from RAMweb

to employer, or bring a copy to the interviewBring/send a resume, or job historyAsk questions—duties, hours, pay rate, expectations?Thank the employer

What Kind of Jobs Are Available?

We have over one hundred different student job classifications

A majority of jobs available involve administrative work, lab work, tutoring children, computer programming, working with animals and working in the residence halls.

What Are the Pay Rates?

The type of job you find determines the pay rate—each job classification has a pay rate range attached

The lowest student pay rate: $8.00/hour (current minimum wage)

The average pay rate -- $9.61/hour

The employer may choose to give merit raises10 steps of pay for each job classification

Automatic cost of living raises may be applied if the economy is good

Examples of Student Pay Rates/Hour

Job Title Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Admin Assistant I $10.05 $10.30 $10.55 Campus Rec Worker $8.21 $8.42 $8.62 Classroom Assistant $8.21 $8.42 $8.62 Computer Lab Asst I $8.67 $8.89 $9.10 Lab Assistant Intern $8.45 $8.66 $8.87 Literacy/Math Tutor $10.00 $10.25 $10.50

How Many Hours Do I Need to Work?

Hourly pay rate and work-study award amount determine the number of hours/week you will work.

Example: $3,000 work-study award $9.00/hour pay rate32 weeks of work per academic year$3,000 award / $9.00 per hour / 32 weeks=> 10 hours/week

For more examples, view the Work-Study Allocation Table

How Do I Get Paid?

You will be asked to fill out the I-9 The I-9 is used to prove identity & eligibility

to work in the United StatesYou will need to show evidence of identity

and eligibility using original documentsYou can use, for example, a Passport, Driver

License, CSU ID, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate

How Do I Get Paid? (cont’d)

You will be asked to fill out the Pay Disposition Action form This document is used to set up direct

deposit to your bank accountMust provide voided check or letter from

bank with your account number and routing number clearly indicated

You pay is deposited directly into a bank account of your choice

How Do I Get Paid? (cont’d)

You will be asked to fill out the W-4 form The W-4 is used to determine amount of tax

withholding:Have an idea for number of exemptions you will

claim, or if you will file “Exempt”

How Do I Get Paid? (cont’d)

You will either submit a time sheet to document hours worked, or clock-in hours worked using a time clockImportant: submit correct time on time sheet and get

supervisor’s signatureAsk your employer about deadline for submitting hours

worked

Pay day is every other FridayFollow this link to view the Pay Period Schedule

Work-Study Rules I Should Know

You may have only 1 work-study job at a timeIt is important to find a job early, as jobs get filled

quicklyTry to earn all of your award amountYou can earn up to 50% of your total award amount

during the fall term. The remaining 50% (plus any remaining amount from the fall term) can be earned during the spring term

You must not work during scheduled class timesYou must not work more than an average of 20

hours/week

Online Resources & Contact Info

Online Resources:www.ses.colostate.eduRAMweb.colostate.edu

Contact Info:Student Employment ServicesCentennial HallEmail: seserv@colostate.eduPhone: 970-491-5714

Good luck with your job search! Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!